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PROGRAMS
To support our diverse membership, CEDAM runs multiple programs including Michigan Communities for Financial Empowerment (MCFE), Michigan Rural Council (MRC), Michigan Economic Impact Coalition (MEIC) as well as two AmeriCorps programs.
TRAININGS
CEDAM offers a variety of signature training events customized to fit the needs of the community economic development industry. Trainings include webinars, Real Estate Development Boot Camp, high-quality conferences, poverty simulations and more!
POLICY
CEDAM focuses its policy agenda by its guiding mission to develop vibrant communities, economic opportunity and housing security through state and federal partnership, advocacy and member education. Join the Policy Committee!
RESOURCES
CEDAM provides its members with a broad set of resources such as technical assistance, funding updates, video and webinar trainings, press distribution lists and more!
WELCOME TO CEDAM
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
CEDAM is a statewide trade association for community economic development. We support our diverse membership to create vibrant neighborhoods, economic opportunity, healthy communities and housing security through technical assistance, capacity building, training and policy advocacy.
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Member Projects
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. Helps Detroiters Save on Property Taxes
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) has been a catalyst for community economic development in the five neighborhoods they serve...
Press Releases
Payday Lenders Strip a Half Billion Dollars in Five Years from Vulnerable Michiganders
New research reveals disproportionate concentration of payday lenders in Michigan rural and low-income neighborhoods and communities of color For Immediate...
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